New research has revealed that there are 41 times more sharks found here than out in the open ocean, a trend that could indicate seamounts represent vital "hubs" where these animals can socialize ...

The highest peak here is more than 7,500 feet tall. Seamounts generally form when volcanic mountains rise up from the seafloor but fail to reach the surface (those that break the surface become ...

Undersea mountains are key locations for predators—with 41 times more sharks than the open ocean, new research shows. The study—led by the University of Exeter and the Ascension Island ...